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Ready to explore your future career with CalSTRS?

Step 1: Create an account 
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If you aren't a state of California employee, you must create and use a CalCareers account.

Your CalCareers account becomes your personal job search repository where you will create and store your state application and supporting documents.

Step 2: Take an exam 
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Once your account is created, you will need to take and pass an open exam for the job classification(s) for which you meet minimum qualifications.

 

Step 3: Apply 
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You can apply for CalSTRS vacancies by following the instructions of the job announcement posting.

  • Review the details of the announcement carefully which will include completing and submitting a state application.
  • You can create more than one application and tailor it to different positions.
  • Be sure to complete all application requirements prior to submission on or before the final filing date.

View all current CalSTRS job openings.

Step 4: Get notified 
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To receive notifications about CalSTRS career opportunities as they are posted, begin an advanced job search.

  • Enter State Teachers Retirement System under Department.
  • Add any additional criteria.
  • Select Search Jobs.
  • In the search results, choose the Save Search button. Then create a search name and select frequency of notifications.

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